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    The Day the Reindeer Went On Strike
    The Day the Reindeer Went On Strike
    The Day the Reindeer Went On Strike
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    The Day the Reindeer Went On Strike

    By Stan Hope

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    Do you leave a carrot out for the reindeer on Christmas Eve?

    I do, and there is a very good reason why I do it.

    When you have read this story, I hope that you will do it too.

    Every year on Christmas Day, children around the world wake up to find presents under their tree. This happens every year, without fail.

    However, th

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStan Hope
    Release dateMay 2, 2024
    ISBN9781917129053
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